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AD03 JSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,060 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 57,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,961 miles

General under side corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror glass cracked.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General under side corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror glass cracked.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,557 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 46,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not Working (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Advise offside front tyre punctured

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,236 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Coolant level low

N/s/f tyre cracking

N/s/r tyre cracking

O/s/f tyre cracking

Oil level low

Fail 4 Jul 2016 44,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet catch stiff

Coolant level low

N/s/f tyre cracking

N/s/r tyre cracking

O/s/f tyre cracking

Oil level low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,299 miles

Front tyres cracking inside the treads.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,008 miles

smell of petrol,but no leaks.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 38,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

smell of petrol,but no leaks.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,587 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 34,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,690 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,149 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,515 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,903 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 10,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 4,250 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD03 JSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 JSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 JSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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